Nnena Kalu
Glasgow-born Nnena Kalu is a non-verbal neurodiverse artist known for her large-scale swirling abstract drawings and colorful sculptures made from repurposed materials. With over 25 years as a resident artist at Action Space, Kalu's unique command of material and color has garnered her a nomination for the prestigious Turner Prize.
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Nnena Kalu has won this year’s Turner Prize, the UK’s most high-profile art award, for her 'bold and compelling' sculptures and drawings.
Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win
Guyana· 2025-12-15
Nnena Kalu is an autistic artist who has just been awarded the prestigious Turner Prize for her sculptures.
Nnena Kalu und der Triumph der Neurodiversität
Switzerland· 2025-12-14
Nnena Kalu has become the first neurodivergent artist to win the Turner Prize.
Nnena Kalu torna-se a primeira artista neurodivergente a ganhar o Prémio Turner | Artes
Portugal· 2025-12-10
Nnena Kalu receives this year's Turner Prize for her colorful sculptures.
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Sweden· 2025-12-10
Nnena Kalu receives this year's Turner Prize for her colorful sculptures.
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DN Direkt – EU har nått uppgörelse om klimatmålSweden· 2025-12-10Kalu is a learning disabled artist with limited verbal communication, and has been a resident artist with Action Space for more than 25 years.
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United Kingdom· 2025-09-27Nnena Kalu, who makes large swirled drawings and multi-coloured sculptures, is among the nominees for the Turner Prize.
Turner Prize nominates neurodiverse and refugee artistsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-23
